The Lotus Leadership Awards Luncheon is hosted by the Lotus Circle, a group of philanthropists committed to increasing opportunities for girls and women in Asia. The awards will highlight two champions of The Asia Foundation’s programs to combat human trafficking in Asia. The Honorable Sapana Pradhan Malla, a Nepali lawyer and women’s rights activist, will be recognized for her extraordinary leadership on women’s rights. Mr. Chong Moon Lee who endowed a pilot anti-trafficking program in Southeast Asia, will be honored for the remarkable work he has supported to protect women and girls in Asia.